Welcome to Resiliency Redefined with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe! Each week, we dive into informative, energetic, and inspiring conversations about resilience, well...
In today’s episode, Dr. Robyne unpacks one of the biggest barriers to resiliency: stress. If you’ve ever felt like your ability to bounce back ebbs and flows depending on your circumstances, this conversation is for you. Dr. Robyne explains how stress, particularly distress caused by high cortisol levels, can overwhelm our nervous system and diminish our capacity to cope. Join Dr. Robyne as she shares insights to help you better understand your stress reactions and offers practical tools to help you regain control and get back in the driver’s seat. Additional Resources: Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm Dr. Robyne’s book: Stress Wisely Dr. Robyne’s Psychology Today article: The Nervous System is Not Meant to Manage Emails Dr. Robyne’s article: Call it what it is: ‘Fawning’ - and have the courage to intervene Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne: Watch episodes on Youtube Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne Follow Dr. Robyne on Instagram Follow Dr. Robyne's Linkedin Visit Drrobyne.ca Sign up to receive new episodes to your inbox every week Disclaimer
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Humor: The Power of Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously
In this episode of Resiliency Redefined, Dr. Robyne reveals the surprising role humor plays in helping us bounce back from life’s challenges. Through personal anecdotes and research-based insights, she uncovers how moments of merriment, joy, lightheartedness, and a good laugh can create powerful reprieves, even during the darkest times. She also revisits the other four pillars of Everyday Resiliency—belonging, perspective, acceptance, and hope—and reminds us that we are capable of navigating the hard parts of our lives. Additional Resources: Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm Dr. Robyne’s book: Stress Wisely Dr. Robyne’s Psychology Today article: Humour: A Pillar of Resiliency Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne: Watch episodes on Youtube Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne Follow Dr. Robyne on Instagram Follow Dr. Robyne's Linkedin Visit Drrobyne.ca Sign up to receive new episodes to your inbox every week Disclaimer
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Hope: A Strategy for Resilience
The world feels heavy right now, and in this episode, Dr. Robyne invites us to see hope as our throughline. Drawing from personal experience and stories of resilience, she explores how small, intentional hope practices can protect your inner pilot light, keeping your spirit steady even in times of darkness and uncertainty. If you’re feeling tender-hearted or weary, this conversation is a powerful reminder that better days are ahead—and you have the strength to make it through. Additional Resources: Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne: Watch episodes on Youtube Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne Follow Dr. Robyne on Instagram Follow Dr. Robyne's Linkedin Visit Drrobyne.ca Sign up to receive new episodes to your inbox every week Instagram
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Acceptance: What It Is and What It Isn’t
In this episode, Dr. Robyne untangles common misconceptions about acceptance and explores why it’s an essential pillar of resiliency. Through real-life stories and practical tips, Dr. Robyne helps us understand the “why” questions that can keep us stuck, how to move forward with “how” questions, and what it means to work within our controllables. Plus, how sometimes letting go of the need for answers can lead to greater resilience and peace. Additional Resources: Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm Dr. Robyne’s Psychology Today article: How the Practice of Acceptance Can Help You Get Unstuck Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne: Watch episodes on Youtube Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne Follow Dr. Robyne on Instagram Follow Dr. Robyne's Linkedin Visit Drrobyne.ca Sign up to receive new episodes to your inbox every week Disclaimer
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Perspective: An Alignment Between the Head and the Heart
In today’s episode, Dr. Robyne dives into the transformative power of perspective—not just as a mindset, but as a full-bodied alignment between intuition and intellect. Through personal insights and a touching story about her daughter, she illustrates how our experiences, connections, and curiosity shape the way we see and feel the world. Join Dr. Robyne as she helps you see the value in bridging the gap between your head and heart and making what matters most, matter most. Additional Resources: Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne: Watch episodes on Youtube Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne Follow Dr. Robyne on Instagram Follow Dr. Robyne's Linkedin Visit Drrobyne.ca Sign up to receive new episodes to your inbox every week Disclaimer
Welcome to Resiliency Redefined with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe! Each week, we dive into informative, energetic, and inspiring conversations about resilience, well-being, performance, education, business, parenting, and everything in between. Together, we’ll unpack big ideas and transform them into practical habits, tools, strategies, and tactics you can use every day. This isn’t about chasing perfection or ‘being your best self’—it’s about discovering what’s best FOR yourself. Are you ready to discover what it takes to be truly well? You are in the RIGHT place!
I’m so excited you’re here—let’s get started!
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